POREC – DUBROVNIK “STELLA MARIS”

This exciting and exclusive one week cruise programme aboard small luxury cruise ships is a perfect way to see and experience famous Croatian coastline and many of the one thousand islands. You will experience places, people, food and wine that other travellers never get to experience. This is the real Croatia and the Mediterranean the way it used to be.

Included Features:

  • 7-night cruise from Porec on board the M/S Stella Maris in a cabin with private facilities
  • Departure airport transfer in Dubrovnik
  • Welcome reception followed by dinner
  • Breakfast daily
  • 6 lunches, 1 dinner aboard and 1 dinner in local restaurant as per program
  • 1 Captain’s dinnerwith live music
  • Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea
  • Professional Cruise Manager throughout
  • Luggage handling
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring
  • Service taxes and charges
  • Free Wi-Fi on board

Sightseeing Tours Included:

  • Rovinj
  • Brijuni National Park
  • Pula
  • Mali Losinj
  • Zadar
  • Krka National Park
  • Split
  • Hvar
  • Korcula
  • Mljet National Park
  • Dubrovnik

 

Itinerary:

Day 1, arrive Porec, Saturday

Arrive to Porec port, where embarkation begins at 2pm. Settle in your cabin, before attending a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. (WD)

Day 2, Porec – Rovinj – NP Brijuni – Pula, Sunday

As you sail along the Istrian Peninsula, stop in a romantic town of Rovinj. Feel its past times as you walk around the Old town’s cobbled narrow streets, winding at the foot of the Church of St. Euphamia, the favorite gathering place of artists from around the world. Continue sailing to the Brijuni National Park, once the personal State Summer Residence of President Marshal Josip Broz Tito. Arriving to the island, a part of heaven discloses in front of your eyes in the unique harmony of flora, fauna and heritage. Following the visit, lunch aboard, before we reach Pula, arguably one of the most beautiful of Istrian cities. Your guide will share some exciting stories of antiquity, as you walk the footsteps of the ancients and visit the Amphitheatre. The rest of the day is at leisure in lovely Pula. (B, L)

Day 3, Mali Losinj – Zadar, Monday

Morning visit of Mali Losinj, located in the island with the same name. Thanks to its mild climate, pinewoods and air, the island of Mali Losinj is an ideal place to recreate your body and spirit. Lunch aboard, while continuing our journey towards Zadar, with a swimming stop at one of the small islands along the way. Dinner aboard, while we set our compass south to Zadar. (B, L, D)

Day 4, Zadar – Krka NP – Primosten, Tuesday

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. Zadar historical center is a compact pedestrian zone, perfect to explore on foot. Set out on a walking tour and admire the old walls built in 16thcentury by Venetians as a defense from Turks. You will also see the 16thcentury Port Gate where the Venetian lion still guards the entrance, the Square of the Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. Return to the ship and enjoy your lunch, while sailing to Vodice. Next up is Krka National Park, with its magnificent waterfalls. After your visit here, coach to Primosten where your ship is anchored. Your evening is at leisure in town. (B, L)

Day 5, Split – Hvar, Wednesday

Welcome to Split! Start the day with a walking tour, featuring the historic inner city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Board your ship for lunch, and cruise towards Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island. Hvar is a favorite holiday destination for international celebrities and yachters; thus, beyond all the glitz and glamour, Hvar town is a charming seaside resort with 8 centuries of architecture waiting to be explored. On a walking tour breathe in the pine-scented breeze, as you absorb vistas of the old town with the picturesque little streets and the first public theatre in Europe. For the rest of the day, keep this as your point of reference before exploring the labyrinth of backstreets of town, pop into craft shops, cafes and restaurants, tucked into old Venetian palaces. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season in July and August) port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.

Day 6, Korcula – Mljet, Thursday

This morning, the clear waters of the Adriatic will bring us to our next destination: the magical island of Korcula and its fairy-tale like walled town bearing the same name, believed to be the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. Enjoy breakfast on board, before we discover the walled city with local guide. The walking tour takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets and includes a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark, before returning to the boat for lunch. As you dine, set sail for Mljet Island. Mljet National Parkfeatures five types of forest, many species of birds, and two deep lakes, Big and Small Lake. Captain’s dinnerwith live entertainment aboard our ship. (B, L, D)

 Day 7, Dubrovnik, Friday

This morning, sail into beautiful Dubrovnik. After breakfast, morningwalking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of Adriatic” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll visit the Rector’s Palaceand Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy.Return for lunch on board and the rest of the day enjoy at leisure to discover this lovely city at your own pace. Tonight, say farewell to your new friends atdinner in thelocal restaurant. Return to your cabin for the last night onboard this lovely cruise. (B, L, D)

Day 8, depart Dubrovnik, Saturday

After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to the airport or your Dubrovnik hotel. (B)

START DATES: END DATES: PRICES:
4-May 11-May $3,100.00
18-May 25-May $3,100.00
1-Jun 8-Jun $3,100.00
15-Jun 22-Jun $3,325.00
29-Jun 6-Jul $3,325.00
13-Jul 20-Jul $3,325.00
27-Jul 3-Aug $3,325.00
10-Aug 17-Aug $3,325.00
24-Aug 31-Aug $3,325.00
7-Sep 14-Sep $3,325.00
21-Sep 28-Sep $3,325.00
5-Oct 12-Oct $3,325.00
19-Oct 26-Oct $2,825.00
 

 

Single Supplement: 80%
Supplement for cat. A, Main Deck: $267.00 per person
Port Tax: 132.00 per person